EDMONTON, Alberta Asked on Saturday about Paul Stastny's season thus far, St. Louis Blues coach Ken Hitchcock replied "better and better." The response came hours before what might have been Stastny's best game as a Blue, scoring the game-winning goal in a 2-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. He also assisted on the club's other goal, scored by Dmitrij Jaskin. Brian Elliott made 21 saves to secure the Blues' 40th win of the season, marking the 13th time they've eclipsed that total in franchise history. The Blues improved to 2-0 on their road trip, winning for the ninth time in their last 10 road games, and will be back on enemy ground Sunday against...

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In predicted order of finish
Pacific Division
1. KINGS
2013-14: 46-28-8 (100 points), 3rd.
Coach Darryl Sutter wants more from the kids, and wingers Tyler Toffoli and Tanner Pearson look ready to deliver. Sutter also will have a full season of...

SOCHI, Russia — Canada has an unequaled group of centers. Sweden, though depleted up front by injuries, has fine goaltending. Finland boasts an unshakable team ethic that clicks in whenever its players reunite. And Russia, blessed with enormous skill,...